10 September 2006 (Sunday)
roots, branches, leaves
This time I have an excuse for the absence, I think. Nearly a year after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, my father has rejoined my mother - physically, in Eretz Yisrael, and, spiritually, in wherever or whatever it is that comes after our time in this world has ended. My sister and I got up from shiva this morning.
Donations in memory of Elan Bar-Giora (Elan ben Avraham v'Flora; born: Matityahu Massouriani) may be directed to Jewish National Fund, preferably for the purpose of planting trees in Israel.
May his memory be for a blessing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your sister.
Shanna, I hope you got my message.
I'm so sorry for the ordeal you have been through. Wishing you a lot of love and strength to get through the time ahead.
Baruch Dayan Emes.
I'm sure you have many closer friends than me, but if there's anything I can do, please let me know.
BS"D
My deepest empathy for you & your sister, Shanna. I'm holding you in my heart as you walk the path of grief to eventual comfort from Ha-Shem.
Take special care of yourself.
Avielah
Very sorry to hear about your father. I can't imagine what it must be like to lose a parent. May you be comforted by the happy memories you shared with him and by the fact that he now rests in peace.
I still remember your cyber-kindness when my mother died; I was deeply touched.
May his memory offer you solace.
Boruch Dayan Haemet
HaMakom yinachem etchem b'toch avlei tziyon v'yerushalyaim.
I'm so sorry, Shanna.
